Fleet Phospho-Soda is an over the counter saline laxative that is generically known as an oral sodium phosphate (OSP). It is used to cleanse the bowels and intestines in preparation for a colonoscopy or similiar intestinal procedures. The substance is usually mixed with clear liquid and consumed orally the day before a patient is scheduled to undergo an intestinal procedure such as a colonoscopy or colon surgery.
What is wrong with Fleet Phospho-Soda?
The risk of kidney damage from oral sodium phosphate products (OSPs) was first reported in 2003. Then, three years later the FDA required that prescription OSP drugs warn about the risk of kidney failure.
Despite having knowledge of the risks associated with OSPs, C.B. Fleet continued to market their over-the-counter Fleet Phospho-Soda as a bowel prep without the adequate warnings. As a result a large number of consumers used the company's product without proper knowledge of the life-threatening conditions that could result, despite a small flurry of more than 50 lawsuits filed in-coordination throughout 20 states.
What is the latest on Fleet Phospho-Soda?
Beginning in December of 2008, The FDA required all prescription OSPs to carry a black box warning - the FDA's strongest warning - beginning alerting patients to the risk of kidney failure associated with the drug. As a result, C.B. Fleet Company subsequently announced a recall of their Fleet Phospho-Soda products.
Beginning in June of 2009, the United States Judicial Panel consolidated all federal Oral Sodium Phosphate Solution lawsuits to the Northern Ohio district. Currently, more than 100 cases are being tried.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a kidney failure as a result of the use of Fleet Phospho-Soda, contact the experienced lawyers of Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz to assess your legal options. Call 1-800-223-8897, or contact us today to set up a free consultation
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